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Louis Olinde completes Venice roster for next season: “Truly thrilled”
A versatile German forward in Louis Olinde bolsters Umana Reyer Venice to complete the 2026–27 squad.
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Maresca's Man City vow: I am not a 'copy and paste' coach
Enzo Maresca has vowed not to be a "copy and paste" coach in his first press conference since succeeding Pep Guardiola as Man City manager.
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Real Madrid in pole position to sign RB Leipzig's Diomande
Real Madrid are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Sky in Germany.
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Real Madrid have £85m bid rejected for Liverpool target Diomande
RB Leipzig have rejected an £85.4m bid from Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, according to Sky Germany.
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Papers: Premier League clubs plotting Watkins bid
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
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Cavaliers, Warriors consider Croatian star Mario Hezonja for NBA comeback
Mario Hezonja is expected to make his NBA comeback, with both the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers pursuing him now that LeBron James has decided to join the...
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Real Madrid confident of signing Rodri - Saturday's gossip
Real Madrid are confident they will sign Rodri from Man City, Arsenal eye player-plus-cash deal for Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, while Roma are keen on Fulham winger ...
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West Ham winger Summerville joins Al-Hilal
West Ham confirm the sale of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
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Who needs what in Premier Sports Cup?
With one round of fixtures left in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, who needs what to progress this weekend?
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Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
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Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen
Crystal Palace are interested in signing 19-year-old Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen.
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Max Lefevre presented in Paris: “Opportunities come, you have to know how to seize them”
The former assistant coach of the Timberwolves has been given the opportunity to lead Paris.
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Pennsylvania governor proclaims LeBron James Day as superstar joins Philadelphia 76ers
To celebrate LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers, Pennsylvania's governor declares a statewide appreciation day.
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NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.
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IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope
The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.
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Olympiacos refused Dubai’s second offer for Thomas Walkup
The EuroLeague champion is determined to keep their starting point guard.
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LeBron James stuns NBA world by signing with Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers position themselves as NBA championship contenders by reaching a deal with LeBron James.
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Hearts sign Mendy for potential Forest Green record fee
Forest Green Rovers sell midfielder Laurent Mendy to Heart of Midlothian for what the National League outfit say could be a club record fee of nearly £1m "if all targets ...
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Scottish sides in Europe postpone league matches
All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August.
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Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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